our story starts with our campaign for a plastic bag ban and Container Refund Scheme in Queensland.

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2 our story starts with our campaign for a plastic bag ban and Container Refund Scheme in Queensland.

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6 Plastic Free Noosa The project and positions outlined are the views of the Plastic Free Noosa Alliance

7 Why Noosa? Established relationships with the community Supportive council, tourism, and hospitality sector Active environmental community These relationships meant a community more likely to take up the plastic free challenge and demonstrate to others how a community could make a difference.

8 Key Elements of our Campaign Build an alliance of aligned and influential stakeholders Design a simple and achievable list of actions Target specific sectors to switch practices Report on performance

9 Alliance Members Water for Schools

10 Goals 1.) 50% reduction in the agreed measurement of the identified items by November ) A cleaner and less littered Noosa 3.) To assist with the improvement of Noosa's waste collection services 4.) To implement a plastic free plan that can be a template for other communities

11 The plan targets 6 plastic items which represent problematic and prolific sources of the litter stream. We propose that all organisations using these items avoid or switch to alternatives. water bottles straws coffee cups plastic bags takeaway containers Food ware

12 In the first year, we want: The café/food sector to supply and promote reusable products. We allow compostable takeaway items. Schools and event organisers to hold plastic-free events Individuals to take up the plastic free challenge

13 Café/food Sector Become a member by eliminating at least one plastic item ( system) Become a Plastic Free Champion by eliminating all six items Display signage telling your customers about the great changes you have made

14 Events Adopt PFN policies and practices. Tourism Noosa will also produce an event checklist (large events) and Noosa Council event guidelines (community events) Become a Champion by creating a Plastic Free Event : o identified plastic items are avoided o discarded materials are reused, composted or recycled

15 Individuals Join the campaign Take the Plastic Free Challenge Support Plastic Free Champions Spread the word

16 Benefits to Joining Access to information and resources Access to our team A listing on our website and social media pages Direct promotion to community members Access to display material Free promotional opportunities through our partners

17 COFFEE CUPS & LIDS * Compostable items eliminate the use of single use, nonbiodegradable plastic items but will not necessarily prevent litter or waste. Collection and processing services are still required. Reusable items are the best. BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Provide washable cafe crockery for dine-in customers. Provide a coffee cup return service for your regulars Encourage customers to bring reusable cup and offer a discount. TAKEAWAY OPTION* Provide waxed paper or card options. Certified compostable cups are available but lack collection/processing services CUPS, PLATES AND UTENSILS (FOOD WARE) BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Use washable reusable items such as stainless steel cutlery and ceramic plates. TAKE-AWAY OPTION* Avoid all polystyrene products completely! Provide wooden/plantbased or 100% compostable plates and utensils

18 * Compostable items eliminate the use of single use, nonbiodegradable plastic items but will not necessarily prevent litter or waste. Collection and processing services are still required. Reusable items are the best. PACKAGING (TAKEAWAY CONTAINERS) WATER BOTTLES BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Allow customers to BYO and consider offering a discount. Provide customers with a reusable container and offer a discount on next purchase upon return of container. TAKEAWAY OPTION* Provide compostable containers only BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Provide table water. Encourage customers to BYO reusable bottle and offer filtered/ carbonated refills for a small fee. TAKE-AWAY OPTION Do not stock plastic bottles, instead stock glass/ aluminium Note: All beverage containers will have a 10 cent refund on return after July 2018.

19 * Compostable items eliminate the use of single use, nonbiodegradable plastic items but will not necessarily prevent litter or waste. Collection and processing services are still required. Reusable items are the best. PLASTIC BAGS BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Don t provide plastic bags and replace them with reusable bags. Encourage customers to bring their own bags. Note: Lightweight bags will be banned in QLD from July TAKEAWAY OPTION Provide/sell reusable bags for customers. Offer a borrow service for regulars who forget their bags. Provide recycled cardboard boxes or paper bags (sustainably sourced). PLASTIC STRAWS BEST RE-USEABLE OPTION Don t use them! Stock reusable steel or bamboo straws. Encourage customers to BYO reusable straws. TAKE-AWAY OPTION Remove straws from sight, and only provide upon request. If requested, provide waxed paper straws.

20 Our Plan Going Forward Funding for coordinator secured Sector guidelines Direct engagement with identified sectors Public outreach through stalls and media Audit/Report on Performance (Nov 2018)

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